History

Downtown was HOPPIN' Saturday afternoon what with all of us men getting ready to cook for 100 Men Who Cook at the Owensboro Convention Center AND an amazing piece of history being revealed for the first time in 50 years!

I remember the Petersburg tornado very well. I was in this building when it happened. We were relaying information as best we could from what we were getting over the phone. In 1990, there was no social media.

I've been on this old marble for 49 years and in Owensboro for 99.7% of that time. And it's interesting to drive around and notice those businesses that have been in the same location for as long as I can remember.

Has anyone noticed how chilly it's been the last few nights? This phenomenon in Kentucky is not unusual. In fact, there are many types of "folklore winters". I've always heard of either a Dogwood or Blackberry Winter, but Linsey-Woolsey Britches???? No, but I totally get …

May 16th, 2015 is Armed Forces Day. In 1949, the third Saturday in May was declared to celebrate those who have served in the armed forces for our great country. Although we are grateful and thankful each and every day to everyone who serves our country, today is a special day of gratitude. To those…

Now that the dust has settled, somewhat, on the former Masonville Elementary School/Beacon Central High School, I'm curious about something. What would you like to see the venerable old building become?

Since I published the video tour of the former Masonville Elementary School and Beacon Central High School, I've received a ton of messages, including one from a former student who said there were time capsules buried on the school grounds.

There are so many fascinating things on the internet tied to interesting facts related to the month/day/year you were born. However, would you believe some of the terms you use in the 21st century have been around for way longer than you thought? This is simple.

This Thursday, April 16th, is Holocaust Remembrance Day. All this week at WKU Owensboro will host a series of events culminating with Holocaust survivor Sonja DuBois speaking Thursday night at 7:00 p.m.